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[Watch] Angry Harmanpreet Argues With Umpires As Amelia Kerr Survives A Controversial Run Out

Harmanpreet arguing with the umpire [Source: @cricket543210/X]Harmanpreet arguing with the umpire [Source: @cricket543210/X]

In a controversial incident, New Zealand Women's premier all-rounder Amelia Kerr was recalled after being run out during her side's T20 World Cup encounter against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite finding her short of the crease at the striker's end, the umpires adjudged Kerr not out, surprising Indian cricketers and fans. 

The incident occurred during the 14th over of New Zealand Women's innings when Kerr was trying to steady the ship alongside skipper Sophie Devine following the key wickets of Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates. As Deepti Sharma bowled a back-of-the-length delivery outside the off stump, Kerr slapped it down to long off for a single. 

However, as Harmanpreet Kaur was a little late to throw the ball, the Kiwi batters ran for the second run. But the Indian captain threw the ball towards the striker's end just in time, with Richa Ghosh dislodging the bails before Kerr made her ground. 

Although the batter instantly made her way back to the dugout, the on-field umpires recalled her, giving her a lifeline. 


Why Did The Umpire Adjudge Amelia Kerr Not Out?

As soon as the New Zealand Women completed the first run, the umpire handed Deepti Sharma her accessories, calling it an over. So, the ball was not in play when Kerr started running for the second run. But, it would've been sensible had the umpire waited for Harmanpreet to finish her throw and called the over after that. Therefore, India must've felt hard done by the umpire's not-out decision. This is precisely why Harmanpreet had a lengthy argument with the umpires following their controversial call. 

Sophie Devine's Scintillating Knock Haunts India Women

However, Amelia Kerr couldn't capitalise on the lifeline, as Renuka Singh Thakur emerged as her nemesis. But the White Ferns' captain Sophie Devine played a magnificent knock to ensure a respectable score for her side. At the time of writing, New Zealand Women were 149 for four, with Devine and Maddy Green batting on 47* and 4*, respectively.